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The family of Henrietta Lacks has reached a settlement with Thermo Fisher Scientific after suing the company in 2021 for reaping billions of dollars from a racist medical system. HeLa cells, taken from Lacks in 1951, have been used in a variety of medical breakthroughs, including the development of the polio vaccine and Covid-19 vaccines. The terms of the settlement have not been disclosed, but it serves as a reminder of the importance of consent and recognition of individuals' contributions to medical science.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has been receiving racist threats and voicemails, prompting her to send an email to county commissioners and judges urging them to stay vigilant over the next month. The investigation into Donald Trump and his allies' efforts to overturn Georgia's 2020 election results has been ongoing for several months, and Willis expects more threats to come in the next 30 days. It is unclear if any charges will be brought against Trump and his allies, and Willis has not revealed any details about the investigation.
Asa Ellerup, estranged wife of Manhattan architect Rex Heuermann, has spoken out about the tumultuous weeks since his arrest in connection to the Gilgo Beach serial killings. Heuermann is charged with three counts of murder and is the prime suspect in the disappearance of a fourth woman, and Ellerup has since filed for divorce. Heuermann is set to appear at a 2 p.m. conference hearing, where the court will go over evidence and talk with witnesses in the case that has been ongoing since 2010.
Donald Trump has taken a jab at his Republican rivals in the 2024 presidential race, suggesting that the upcoming GOP primary debate will be a competition for the Vice President spot. This comes in response to a New York Times/Siena College poll showing Trump leading the GOP field with 54 percentage points, and Trump previously calling Fox a "hostile network" and saying he shouldn't have to respond to candidates trailing him so far in the polls. The fractured field is preventing other candidates from breaking through, making the upcoming debate a competition for the Vice President spot.
On Sunday, six migrant workers were injured in a hit-and-run incident outside a Walmart in Lincolnton, North Carolina. On Monday, the suspect, 68-year-old Daniel Gonzalez of Hickory, turned himself in and was charged with felony hit-and-run. Local activists have organized a rally to show solidarity with the victims and to demand justice, and the Lincolnton Police Department is asking anyone with information to come forward. The victims are being treated for their injuries, and the community is hoping for a speedy recovery.
An American nurse and her child were kidnapped near Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince on Thursday, prompting a search and rescue mission by local authorities. Alix Dorsainvil, originally from New Hampshire, had been working for the religious and humanitarian aid group El Roi Haiti when she and her daughter were taken. Chants of “freedom” echoed through the streets as local authorities searched for the missing woman and child. The search for Dorsainvil and her daughter continues as the organization and local authorities work to bring them home safely.
Phoenix experienced a record-breaking heatwave throughout July, with temperatures reaching 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 degrees Celsius) or higher for 31 consecutive days. Monsoon rains have cooled the area slightly, but temperatures are still expected to remain high. The National Weather Service has urged residents to take precautions to stay safe in the heat, including drinking plenty of water, avoiding strenuous activity, and wearing light, loose-fitting clothing.